ºù«Ӱҵ and the Theater and Performance Studies department presented Taylor Mac & Matt Ray in concert on Oct. 24, 2025, followed by a second electric evening with Taylor Mac in conversation with Alexandra Grant on Oct. 25, 2025.
Hume Concert
Friday, October 24 | 7:30 p.m.
Thorne Hall, ºù«Ӱҵ
Hume Visiting Artist Taylor Mac, a MacArthur "Genius Grant" recipient, 2017 Pulitzer Prize finalist for drama, and Tony nominee, joins us with Obie Award-winning composer, pianist, and longtime collaborator Matt Ray for a one-night-only concert.
ºù«Ӱҵ Live!
Saturday, October 25 | 7 p.m.
Thorne Hall, ºù«Ӱҵ
Taylor Mac returns to Thorne Hall for a second electric evening in conversation with artist, cultural collaborator, and host of ºù«Ӱҵ Live! Alexandra Grant.
About the Hume Fellowship
Bill Hume ’50 M’52 taught music, speech, and history at Occidental and later served as director of Thorne Hall and student activities, spending nearly 20 years enriching campus life. The Hume Fellowship honors his legacy by supporting visiting artists’ public performances and residencies that include master classes, workshops, and classroom engagement, providing transformative experiences for students across music, theater, and the wider campus.